Category Archives: Rock and/or Roll

Mr. McFunkypants

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Greg Scheer

It all started with a bass line played into my phone. It was a deep enough groove that it merited further attention. I began filling out those initial four bars with a bona fide melody and an ABAC form. Voila! … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Song

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Greg Scheer

One of the traits that makes me annoying (among so many others) is my pursuit of perfection. I’m not a perfectionist in the traditional sense of the word–abusing myself for every short-coming–but I do seek excellence. (Making me an excellentionist?) … Continue reading →

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Coffee Talking

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Greg Scheer

What the world needs right now is another song about coffee. This song idea has been floating around forever in my head and little scraps of paper. It started as only a phrase: “It’s just the coffee talking.” Then last … Continue reading →

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One. Long. Year. #2 Never Perfect

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Greg Scheer

Just in time for your Valentine’s Day celebrations, here’s the latest installment of The St. Sinner Orchestra’s “One. Long. Year.” serial album.

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One. Long. Year. #1 We’re Holding On

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Greg Scheer

In 2020, the St. Sinner Orchestra is releasing an album entitled One. Long. Year. This is an ambitious project in two ways: One. Long. Year. is a concept album following the inner life of an unnamed protagonist throughout the course … Continue reading →

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Refugee King, with Liz Vice, et al

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Greg Scheer

It was my great pleasure to work with Liz Vic, Wen Reagan, Bruce Benedict, and Lester Ruth to write this song, “Away in A Manger.” Most Christmas songs are all sweetness, with the baby Jesus sleeping contentedly, “no crying he … Continue reading →

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The Year of My Fall

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Greg Scheer

As you may know, one of my latest projects is the St. Sinner Orchestra. We’ve recorded an album, So Far from Home, and have two more in the works. One of the songs slated for the upcoming album, Synonyms for … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Greg Scheer

The members of the St. Sinner Orchestra often point out that our repertoire leans toward dark themes, with song titles such as “Die Alone,” “Idiot,” and “Sinking Like a Stone.” But this new one, “Love,” is all sunshine. My change in … Continue reading →

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Swampzilla at Rockford High School/Middle School

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Greg Scheer

I had the great pleasure of composing a new piece for the Rockford School orchestras this spring. Directors Erin De Young and Allison Holden wanted a piece that would work for their combined orchestras: 6th grade through 10th. That’s a … Continue reading →

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That’s When Lonely Begins

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Greg Scheer

Sometimes you just have to go with it, you know? A phrase popped into my head mid-afternoon: “That’s when lonely begins.” It was a title in search of a country song. Five hours later it’s written, recorded, and posted to … Continue reading →

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